News Releases
2009
- Researchers Find New Way to Attack Inflammation in Graves’ Eye Disease
- Endowed Professorships Honor Two U-M Kellogg Eye Center Faculty
- Eye-Bank honors Alan Sugar and William Barr with Founder's Awards
- Test Before Corneal Transplant May Improve Outcome
- A Video Diary: Corneal Transplant Surgery
- Study Reports on Factors Linked to Failure of Corneal Transplants
- Kellogg at ARVO 2009
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Gives Excellence in Research Award to Kellogg Glaucoma Specialist
- Expert in Graves' Eye Disease Joins U-M Kellogg Eye Center and Department of Internal Medicine
- Study Reports Success in Treating a Rare Retinal Disorder
- Children's eye clinic to benefit from 3rd annual March Madness Against Blindness
2008
- Kellogg at the Academy
- Carls Foundation pledges $2M to support pediatric ophthalmology clinic in new U-M Kellogg Eye Center Building
- Dr. Del Monte and "Big Ten" colleagues take eye care to Vietnam
- Podcast: "How long does it take for a retina to detach? My doctor referred me to a specialist who didn't see anything.", Grant Comer, M.D.
- 'Snapshots' of eyes could serve as early warning of diabetes
- Femtosecond laser could change the face of corneal transplant surgery
- Dr. Paul R. Lichter receives top ophthalmology award
- Kellogg physician-scientist is named Ravitz Foundation Professor in Ophthalmology
- Kellogg at ARVO 2008
- Older corneas are suitable for transplantation, NEI study says
- 2nd annual March Madness Against Blindness to benefit Kellogg research
- "Fluorescent" cells give early warning for eye disease, Kellogg study says
2007
- Podcast: "My eye doctor told me the annoying black spots I see in my left eye are floaters. Are there any eye drops that can help?", Grant Comer, M.D.
- Kellogg at the Academy
- Towsley Foundation gives $1.5M for Ophthalmic Imaging Center
- Photographing the eye: creating a seamless image
- U-M Kellogg Eye Center to offer treatment trial that could slow progress of RP
- Podcast: "Is laser eye surgery really a safe option to correct the changes in my vision?", Alan Sugar, M.D.
- Kellogg at ARVO 2007
- March Madness Against Blindness to benefit Kellogg research
- Anand Swaroop is recognized for outstanding research in ophthalmic genetics
- Genetic testing sheds light on degenerative eye disease
- Dr. Lichter will speak on the future of eye care and vision research
- Kellogg goes beyond LASIK in new vision-correction procedure
2006
- Visual function in mice restored with transplanted photoreceptors
- Kellogg at the Academy
- Allied Health Professions Week
- U-M breaks ground on innovative new building for eye care and research, and for diabetes studies
- New variants of CFH gene show stronger association with AMD
- Harold F. Falls, leader in medical genetics, has died
- U-M Regents approve $121M Eye Center expansion, to make it the largest in Midwest
- Kellogg Eye Center is seeing increase in contact lens eye infection
- Study provides first look at the “birth” of a retina cell
- Dr. Lichter receives international glaucoma award
- Gene may increase risk for early glaucoma
2005
- Kellogg at the Academy
- Genetic testing helps physicians zero in on eye disease
- Leonard Miller gives $1M for U-M Kellogg Eye Center expansion
- U-M Health System sets its sights on new $120M building to meet booming eye-care demands of aging population
- Protect your eyes from the summer sun
- Skip the sparklers and enjoy public fireworks displays this Fourth of July
- Variant of gene TLR4 doubles the risk of developing AMD
- Kellogg offers expanded services in facial cosmetic surgery
- A user's guide for the genetics age
- Protect yourself from sports-related eye injuries
- Site for sore eyes
- Where can you get help for your low vision?
- Having cataract surgery? New accommodating lens restores youthful vision
- Kellogg doctors in Mongolia
- Why should you be tested for glaucoma?
2004
- Kellogg doctor tests the vision of U.S. pilots
- A sight for weak eyes
- Diabetes and your eyes
- Kellogg at the Academy
- Kellogg Eye Center is ranked #6 for “Best Overall” Ophthalmology Program
- Back-to-school basics should include vision testing
- Gene that fights off bacteria helps maintain normal eyesight
- Paintball injuries happen in the blink of an eye
- Forego Fourth of July injuries this year and view fireworks at public displays
- Missing signal causes misrouting in certain degenerative eye diseases
- Kellogg sees rise in major eye disease through 2030 - NEI projections will be felt in Southeastern Michigan
- University of Michigan researchers narrow the search for AMD genes
- Kellogg developed the technology, now has ultra-precise LASIK system
2003
- Bionic eyes? Kellogg participates in clinical trial
- Expert in inherited eye disease joins UM Kellogg Eye Center
- Kellogg is ranked among top 5 ophthalmology programs in the nation
- Kellogg at the Academy
- Add vision testing to your child's back-to-school checklist, U-M eye experts advise
- Kellogg finds gene for AMD-like disease
- Kellogg receives national ranking
- In the Service of Sight
- Kellogg Scientist to hold Harold F. Falls Professorship
- Learn how Botox reduces wrinkles, relieves headaches
- Kellogg research on the genetics of macular degeneration is featured on PBS series
- Kellogg is awarded grant to study mechanisms that lead to cell death during retinal detachment
- Watching your kids for the signs of eye disease
2002
- Sramek Foundation grant will accelerate search for AMD genes
- UM Kellogg Eye Center offers seminar on aging eyes
- Two more LASIK seminars for UM employees
- Learn about LASIK: A seminar for UM employees
- Two events to focus on children’s vision
- Meet the newest member of our corneal and refractive surgery team
- New link to macular degeneration is discovered in a gene that causes other eye diseases
- Researchers identify genes associated with aging of the retina
- Forego Fourth of July injuries this year and view fireworks at public displays
- Eye drops may delay onset of glaucoma
- New non-laser procedure treats farsightedness
- UM Kellogg Eye Center offers seminar on living with limited vision
- Seminar offers advice on living with macular degeneration
- UM Kellogg Eye Center offers seminar on "aging eyes"
- Soaking up the sun? Look out for your eyes as well as your skin
- UM Kellogg Eye Center encourages screening for early detection of glaucoma
2001
- U-M Kellogg Eye Center Director Paul R. Lichter receives Life Achievement Award
- Kellogg Is Ranked in Top Ophthalmology Programs
- Study results for newly diagnosed open-angle glaucoma
- Researchers find clues to development of retinal cells
- Kellogg scientist receives Research to Prevent Blindness Award
- Kellogg doctor receives Research to Prevent Blindness Award
- Laser vision correction; Am I a candidate?
- Seeing the future with low vision
- Low vision goes high-tech: new devices bring patients’ lives into focus
- Glaucoma screening
- $110,000 grant from Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB)
- Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D. named director of the National Eye Institute
